Facts and Figures 2019

FACTS AND FIGURES

2019

Find detailed data online: hslu.ch/annual-report

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is funded by the six Central Swiss Cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug. With more than 7,000 students in six Schools, 11,500 participants in continuing and executive education programmes and 498 new research projects, it is the largest educational institution in the heart of Switzerland.

The revenue generated in 2019 was CHF 273 million.

GROWING TOGETHER IN LARGE STRIDES

Dear Sir or Madam, “Growing together in large strides” was our motto when we, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, set new milestones by bringing together some of our locations under one roof in 2019.

In September 2019, we celebrated the grand opening of the new Zug-Rotkreuz Campus for the Schools of Information Technology and Business (Institute of Financial Services, IFZ). The building is the new home for 1,350 students and more than 200 employees and has already proven its worth as an inspiring hub for research and education.

Another milestone in autumn 2019 was the conclusion of the second construction phase of the Viscosistadt Campus at Luzern-Emmenbrücke. The location on a former industrial estate provides space for the 800 students of the School of Art and Design.

The construction work on the School of Music’s new building also progressed as scheduled – nothing stands in the way of its opening in the autumn of 2020.

In 2019, we were also able to advance two longerterm construction projects: The existing buildings on the School of Engineering and Architecture’s Horw campus will be renovated and extended. The Canton of Lucerne presented the related concept to the public in October.

At the end of the year, the Intercantonal Council gave green light for a merger of the the Schools of Business and Social Work’s campuses on the Rösslimatt estate near Lucerne’s main station. In concert with other infrastructural developments, the project, which is scheduled to conclude in 2025, will

reduce the total number of locations of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts from thirteen to seven by 2029. This will enable the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts to realise additional synergies and a state-of-the-art infrastructure will further enhance its profile. Student numbers, among other things, aptly illustrate the existing appeal of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts as an educational institution. They continued to rise considerably in 2019 to a new total of 7,066 students or 500 more than the previous year. The introduction of new study programmes was just one contributing factor to this development.

Financially, the year 2019 was challenging.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts reports CHF 273,6 million in revenue for 2019, resulting in a loss of CHF 2,3 million. Meanwhile, positive news came from the Swiss Accreditation Council. After a two-year process, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts was granted institutional accreditation and thus maintains the right to call itself a university level institution. One of the positive aspects specifically pointed out by the accreditation experts was our prevalent culture around quality and dialogue.

Thank you very much for your interest and kind regards,

Markus Hodel, President

Education

500 MORE STUDENTS THAN IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR

Total 2019

1,873

2018

1,875

2017

1,873

2,242 1,939 1,768

864 694 591

829 802

783

712

697 695

546

535

508

7,066

6,542 6,218

 Engineering and Architecture  Business  Information Technology  Social Work  Art and Design  Music* (data as of 15 October)

In 2019, 5,673 students were enrolled in a bachelor’s and 1,368 in a master’s programme* at one of the six Schools. Engineering and Architecture, Business, and Information Technology accounted for roughly 70%and women made up 45% of students.

1,644 students received their graduation certificate. The Schools offer a total of 27 bachelor’s and 16 master’s programmes as well as one diploma degree programme.

Full range: hslu.ch/education

Students by origin  Canton of Lucerne (25%)  Canton of Uri (2%)  Canton of Schwyz (4%)  Canton of Obwalden (2%)  Canton of Nidwalden (3%)  Canton of Zug (7%)  Remaining cantons (51%)  International (6%)

43% of the students are from central Switzerland. The “International” category encompasses persons who solely reside in Switzerland for the purpose of studying.

* incl. teaching diploma students (School of Music)

7,066 bachelor’s and master’s students*

Continuing education

A LEADING UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES IN THE FIELD OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Total 2019

962

2018

993

2017

951

7,074 7,182 5,401

626

1,067

1,842

138 451

11,534

1,254

1,855

336 410

12,030

2,078

9,766

336 374

 Engineering and Architecture  Business  Information Technology  Social Work  Art and Design  Music (data by calendar year)

11,534 people chose to expand their knowledge

1,132 students are in a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programme while 3,350 study for a diploma or a Certificate of Advanced Studies (DAS/ CAS).

In addition, 7,052 people registered for a continuing or executive education specialist course or a seminar.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts continues to rank among the leading universities of applied sciences when it comes to continuing and executive education.

Full range: hslu.ch/continuing-education

Research

HIGHLY VALUED RESEARCH AND SERVICE PARTNER

2019

2018

2017

498

459

487

70

58

94

New projects funded by Innosuisse or SNSF*

In 2019, 498 research and development projects were initiated. Among the notable external funders were Innosuisse, SNSF, the Federal Government and a range of EU programmes. 288 research projects were initiated with partners from Switzerland and abroad. The total research revenue recorded was roughly CHF 55 million.

Full list of research projects: hslu.ch/research

* Innosuisse: formerly Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI); SNSF: Swiss National Science Foundation

498 new research projects

Employees

LUCERNE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS – A MAJOR EMPLOYER

Employees by category (one day/week minimum) Professors and lecturers

784

Assistants and research associates

559

Administrative and technical staff*

485

With its 1,828 employees, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts ranks among the 15 largest employers in Central Switzerland. The number of employees – expressed in full-time equivalents – was 1,422 (calculation: FSO).

Women accounted for 41% of employees.

All employees are listed in the people finder: hslu.ch/employees

Employees by organisational unit 206

246

 President’s Office and Services  Engineering and Architecture

211

 Business 139

535

 Information Technology  Social Work

134

 Art and Design

357

 Music

Organisation of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Organisation chart of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: hslu.ch/about-us

* incl. apprentices and interns

1,828 Employees

Finances

EDUCATION IS THE LARGEST BRANCH

Income

273,586

Spending

275,901

29 % funded by the contributing cantons

(In 1,000 CHF)

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts reports CHF 273,6 million in revenue, resulting in a loss of CHF 2,3 million. The loss was primarily the result of a decline in income that could not be fully compensated with less spending.

Full financial statement: hslu.ch/annual-report

Net income by area of mandated activity Total 2019

169,778

29,665

2018

160,251

29,787

2017

159,775

28,624

7,966 10,422

55,756 50,509 48,069

7,987 10,797 7,702

13,410

 Education  Continued and executive education  Research and development  Services  Other

(in 1,000 CHF)

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is active in the four mandated areas of activity that are education, continuing education, research and development, and services. Education was the most important source of revenue. Revenue from room rental and IT services for third parties is not associated with a specific area of mandated activity.

Funding

29%

24%  Federal government 14%

18%

15%

 Intercantonal Agreement residual financing  Intercantonal Agreement cantons  Other cantons  Third parties

The Swiss Confederation finances the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with basic contributions for education programmes and research funding (Innosuisse, Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF). The Intercantonal Agreement financing encompasses contributions for bachelor’s and master’s students residing in the six Intercantonal Agreement cantons (15%) and the Intercantonal Agreement residual financing (14%).

273,586 259,331 257,580